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I am a non-denominational Wedding Officiant/Minister NOW serving the entire Fort Myers/Bonita Springs area. My goal as your Wedding Officiant is to perform your wedding ceremony with passion, sincerity and eloquence; while making sure that you the bride and groom remain the stars during your marriage ceremony.

Many of the couples I have wed have taken advantage of my skills as an experienced story writer by asking me to create a custom wedding ceremony made specially for them. One way in which I achieve this is by being able to tell your guests your personal love story. Using an elegant and descriptive prose writing style your family and friends will remain engaged during the entire ceremony.

I can make your wedding ceremony as simple or as embellished as you like. Keep in mind, it is your wedding ceremony and it should be performed exactly as you envision it. It is my feeling that the bride and groom are the stars of every wedding.That being said, every couple should feel comfortable with the Wedding Officiant they choose to enter the rite of passage of marriage with.My promise is to do my level best to make your wedding ceremony a reflection of the love, devotion and commitment you share for one another.

You can also include such rituals as a "Unity Sand" Ceremony or "Unity Candle" Ceremony just to name a couple.

I offer a free in person consultation in order for us to get to know each other a bit. I am sure you will find me extremely easy to work with, after all, I enjoy what I do to the fullest and I am very passionate about uniting couples in matrimony.

Last but not least, let me mention the fact that it is my belief that hiring a Wedding Officiant should not break the bank. You will find my rates to be the best on the entire internet when compared with other Wedding Officiants offering similar services.

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Jennifer Sent on 12/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!

Reverend John Rivera was absolutely amazing. I was nervous picking an officiant since they conduct the ceremony and I wanted someone who was professional yet could make the ceremony special and personal. Reverend John did all of that. He truly went above and beyond. For such a nerve wrecking day he made the ceremony go so smoothly- people were laughing and crying! He did such an amazing job. If you are looking for an officiant do not hesitate and hire Reverend John you will not be disappointed.
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Donna Sent on 05/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough how professional and kind he is! He takes every situation and makes it your own. I highly recommend him to officiate and he will make it a beautiful day!
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Natalie Sent on 05/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John was a pleasure! He helped make our special day even more memorable with his sense of humor, kind words and positive energy.
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Wil/Shannon Sent on 04/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
It was a very well officiated ceremony...he was very caring and understanding about what we would like incorporated to our ceremony...he also gave it a personal touch. Thank you for being a part of it and for making it a memorable and fun wedding.
WiL and Shannon
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Kim Sent on 04/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John was a fantastic officiant for our wedding. We don’t live locally so spent some time on the phone with him and emailed back and forth. He was engaging, quick to respond and has a significant amount of experience performing wedding ceremonies, so we knew we were in good hands. When we spoke to Rev. John, he asked us questions to understand what we wanted from our ceremony and to get to know us better. We created the ceremony from scratch and only incorporated exactly what we wanted. He had us write love stories about one another which he used during our ceremony. So many of our guests raved about how personal and intimate it felt for them. He was humorous and kind and it was an honor working with him. Our ceremony went off without a hitch and we are thrilled with how special he made it for us.

If you’re looking for an officiant who will exceed your expectations and help you craft a very personal ceremony, Reverend John is your best bet!
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Karen Sent on 03/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Reverand John responded to my request almost immediately! He was very accommodating to our needs; we needed him on somewhat short notice and on the beach in Marco Island - no problem! He drafted a nice ceremony and provided us with a written copy afterwards. He is sincere which is important to us. (Mother Nature was not on our side that day!) We are very satisfied and would highly recommend him!
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Keela Sent on 02/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. John is very personable. He took time to get to know us and our own unique love story so he could personalize the ceremony. Everyone loved it!
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Pete Sent on 01/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Called quite a few officiants before finally reaching Rev. John. What a nice gentleman he is. He invited me and my fiancé to his home for a consultation. The meeting we had was so nice. We never met such a sincere person in all of our lives.
The wedding was absolutely fantastic, we laughed we cried, there was so many elements to our ceremony. All I can say it was the one thing that went perfectly for our wedding.
I would highly recommend Rev. John to anyone looking for a Wedding Officiant to perform their ceremony
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Kevin Sent on 12/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Pastor John was extremely charming,friendly, sincere, and professional. My fiancee was greatly concerned when our church home Pastors were obligated to previous engagements on our wedding day, but from the moment we met Pastor John we were welcomed by his warmth and kindness. From that first meeting we knew we had found the perfect fit to help compliment the ceremony we desired. I highly recommend Pastor John to perform your wedding.
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Rhonda Sent on 12/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John was the best decision we made when it came to our wedding! We go to a local church but our pastors were unavailable for our date...so we took the plunge on here to see what we could find...We either got super lucky or we are very blessed... because from the time we met, he was outstanding! People are still commenting on how beautiful the day was and what a great (and personalized) wedding he performed! Numerous have said that what he said really touched them...and when appropriate, he was also funny! I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a sentimental, honest, and heartfelt gentleman to perform their wedding. He really came thru on every level...and we fell in love with him! He is the BEST!
Rhonda James
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